Package Summary
Booking box
Age: 12+
Prices from: €122pp for Bronze – €200pp Silver
Duration: 3 hrs.
Available: Summer & autumn
● Good to know
It’s little wonder that the area is considered by many to be one of the most scenic in
Ireland and a magnet for Hill Walkers of all grades.
+ What we provide
A guide that will take you through the experience.
+ What to bring
Trousers, Walking Boots, Small Rucksack, Plenty of warm clothes, a waterproof jacket
& A Refillable Water Bottle.
+ Health & safety
The ethos of the centre is to offer fun and challenging activities in a safe and friendly
environment.
OTHER INFO
Gaisce/Awards
Bronze / Silver Gaisce Sample programme
Bronze Award / Silver Award:
● Bronze Award Minimum Walking Distance is 24 km
● Silver Award Minimum Walking Distance is 48 km
Day 1
● The group will arrive at 9.30am on the first day and prepare a packed lunch,
ready for hill walking.
● The group will walk all day hopefully covering a distance of around 18 or 19
km
● We will then have a dinner at the centre and relax for a while
● At around 7pm the group will attend a classroom session where they will do
map reading and plan the route for the following day
Day 2
● The group will have breakfast at the centre and then prepare themselves for
hill walking
● In the morning we will hopefully cover the remaining distance required by
Gaisce for the Bronze award but for the Silver Award it will be a full days
walking with a packed lunch.
● Hot lunch at the centre for bronze award people only
● As a reward for covering the Bronze Award distance early we will let the
group do a multi activity session of their choice
● If doing a third day they will have dinner, an evening activity session and
overnight stay.
Day 3 (Optional/Silver Award)
● The group stay another day and do a full days activities with a lunch and
depart at around 5 pm for home
● The Silver award people will do a mornings walking and then have a multi
activity session in the afternoon on the third day but only if the distance
has been covered
Trips range to suit you, get in touch for more information.
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